How to pronounce mycologist
Say it like my-KOL-uh-jist. Mycologist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOL).
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- my
- KOL
- uh
- jist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mycologist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- myKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- KOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mycologist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: my-KOL-uh-jist.
What does mycologist mean?
- A person who studies, professes or practices mycology.
Where does mycologist come from?
From myco- + -logist.
Words that rhyme with mycologist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mycologist.
- biologist
- archaeologist
- dermatologist
- sociologist
- meteorologist
- cardiologist
- technologist
- oncologist
- ophthalmologist
- ecologist
Questions about saying mycologist
How do you pronounce mycologist?
Say my-KOL-uh-jist. The American pronunciation is /maɪˈkɑlədʒɪst/. In British English it is /maɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mycologist?
Mycologist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOL). Broken into parts: my · KOL · uh · jist.
Is mycologist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /maɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/ (my-KOL-uh-jist).